Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable, Vines
Tree
Origin
North America, Mexico, Central America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Winter squash, Field pumpkin, Crookneck pumpkin
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
close to waterfalls, Riverbanks, Warmer regions, waterways, Wet ground
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-6
5-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange Red, Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Early Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air, Remove Vines
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Gray leaf blight, Scab
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Bugs
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchiness, Swelling in the face
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Antibacterial, anti-cancer, cholesterol-lowering, High blood pressure, Immunity, Prevention of convulsion, Regulates Blood Sugar
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in salads
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA moschata 'Long Island Cheese'
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Long Island Cheese Pumpkin, Winter Pumpkin
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
चीनी कद्दू
Red Buckeye
In German
chinesisch Kürbis
Red Buckeye
In French
potiron chinois
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
calabaza china
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
κινέζικο κολοκύθα
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
abóbora chinês
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Chiński dyni
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Chinese cucurbita
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Violales
Sapindales
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cucurbitoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cheese Pumpkin season is Early Winter and Red Buckeye season is Early Winter. The type of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Well drained and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cheese Pumpkin is Neutral and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cheese Pumpkin height is 91.44 cm and width 609.60 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Cheese Pumpkin flower color: Yellow
Cheese Pumpkin leaf color: Green, Light Green
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye
Care of Cheese Pumpkin and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cheese Pumpkin pruning is done prune leaves so as to circulate fresh air and Remove Vines and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cheese Pumpkin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.